Error Code E2
A button on your washer's control panel appears stuck.
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: E2
What This Means
Power button is pressed continually for more than 12 seconds; A switch is jammed or stuck due to being pressed unevenly from control panel deformation; Screws holding the sub PBA are tightened too much; A button other than Power is continually pressed for more than 30 seconds; Deformation of an internal plastic injection part
What actually causes this:
A button is physically stuck in the pressed position, often from spilled detergent or grime getting under the buttons.
First Thing to Check
Press each button on the control panel a few times to see if any feel stuck or do not spring back.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check whether the Power switch or button is continuously pressed
- 2
2. Check the contact between the control panel buttons and their corresponding tact switch
- 3
3. Check whether the service PBA holding screws are fastened too tight — if so, loosen them a little (there must be a gap between a control panel button and its corresponding tact switch)
- 4
4. Check if a button other than the on/off button is continually pressed
- 5
5. The E2 error occurs approximately 30 seconds after if the main relay has occurred — check the connections. If no error in connections, replace the main PBA
Other Error Codes for WF42H5000AW
Your washer's motor cannot spin the drum.
The control boards inside your washer are not communicating.
Your washer is not getting enough water.
Your washer lost power briefly during a cycle.
Your washer detected a problem with its water heating system.
Your washer thinks the door is not closing properly.
Your washer is overfilling with water.
Your washer detected too many soap suds.